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Turkey will use Montreux Convention to prevent escalation in Ukraine, says Erdoğan

Turkey will use Montreux Convention to prevent escalation in Ukraine, says Erdoğan

"It's never too late to engage in good faith negotiations and progress (on) all issues peacefully," the president has said.

Democracy Alliance: Turkey shouldn't be a party to dangerous conflict

UKRAINE INVASION

Democracy Alliance: Turkey shouldn't be a party to dangerous conflict

Turkey should not be a party to the "dangerous polarization and conflict that could ignite the third world war," according to the alliance led by the HDP.

Twitter labels Sputnik Turkey journalists' accounts as 'Russia state-controlled media'

Twitter labels Sputnik Turkey journalists' accounts as 'Russia state-controlled media'

The journalists, including one who left his job at Sputnik eight months ago, have become targets of harassment, a monitoring group has said.

Turkish Airlines extends flight suspension to Ukraine, Moldova

Turkish Airlines extends flight suspension to Ukraine, Moldova

The flag carrier will not operate flights to and from Ukraine and Moldova until March 15.

28 February 2022

Turkey continues 'telephone diplomacy' with Russia, Ukraine

Turkey continues 'telephone diplomacy' with Russia, Ukraine

Ministers of foreign affairs and defense talked over the phone with their counterparts from Ukraine and Russia, respectively.

28 February 2022

Journalism groups urge media to be 'on the side of peace' in coverage of Ukraine invasion

Journalism groups urge media to be 'on the side of peace' in coverage of Ukraine invasion

Five groups have criticized the media for promoting warmongering and disregarding the lives of civilians.

28 February 2022

International rights organizations express support for journalists in Ukraine

International rights organizations express support for journalists in Ukraine

85 international rights and press freedom organizations, including the Media and Law Studies Association (MLSA) from Turkey, have released a joint statement amid Russia’s invasion of Ukraine: "We unilaterally condemn the violence and aggression."

28 February 2022

‘As the war machine of imperialism, NATO is as responsible for the war as Russia’

UNITY FOR DEMOCRACY

‘As the war machine of imperialism, NATO is as responsible for the war as Russia’

In a statement about Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the DİB says, “We, once again, face a war fought for imperialist interests to dominate energy and oil sources. Just as we are against the invasion of Iraq, Yemen, Syria, we are against the invasion of Ukraine.”

28 February 2022

Ukrainians protest invasion in Ankara: 'Don't feel sorry for us, feel our pain'

Ukrainians protest invasion in Ankara: 'Don't feel sorry for us, feel our pain'

Citizens of Ukraine have protested Russia's invasion of their country in Turkey's capital. Ukraine's ambassador to Turkey gave a speech at the demonstration.

28 February 2022 Yıldız Tar

Ukrainians in Turkey speak out: 'We are with our families in heart'

Ukrainians in Turkey speak out: 'We are with our families in heart'

"We knew this would happen. Maybe we weren't expecting such a big, evil and violent attack, but we knew Putin would not stop," says Iryna Demiroğlu, the head of the Bodrum Ukrainians Association.

28 February 2022 Ayşegül Özbek

Turkey calls invasion of Ukraine a 'war,' says will implement Montreux Convention

ANTI-WAR PROTESTS CONTINUE

Turkey calls invasion of Ukraine a 'war,' says will implement Montreux Convention

Two senior government officials, the foreign minister and the presidential spokesperson, have defined Russia's invasion as a "war" and said Ankara will act accordingly. Meanwhile, protests against the invasion continue across Turkey, both by citizens of Ukraine and locals.

27 February 2022

Gasoline prices up by 1.61 lira, diesel by 1.51 lira in Turkey

Gasoline prices up by 1.61 lira, diesel by 1.51 lira in Turkey

Following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the Brent crude prices have seen an 8-year high. The loss of value of the Turkish Lira has also played a role in the price increase.

25 February 2022

Erdoğan: NATO, EU should have been more determined against Russia

UKRAINE INVASION

Erdoğan: NATO, EU should have been more determined against Russia

What steps should be taken against Russia's incursion into Ukraine will be discussed in today's virtual NATO summit, the president has said.

25 February 2022

Human rights groups in Turkey call for an end to Russia's invasion of Ukraine

Human rights groups in Turkey call for an end to Russia's invasion of Ukraine

"War is not just about maps and explosion footage. War is death, migration, starvation, torture and oppression," the İHD and the TİHV have said in a joint statement.

25 February 2022

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine protested in İstanbul

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine protested in İstanbul

The invasion of Ukraine by Russia is protested in front of Russia’s embassies and consulates all across the world, including İstanbul.

25 February 2022

Turkey to evacuate citizens in Ukraine by land 'when situation calms down'

Turkey to evacuate citizens in Ukraine by land 'when situation calms down'

Agreements have been made with bus companies in Ukraine in case of evacuation by land and Poland, Moldova and Romania will not require visas from citizens of Turkey, the foreign minister has said.

25 February 2022

Association raises concerns over LGBTI+s' life safety in Ukraine: 'No to war'

STATEMENT BY KAOS GL

Association raises concerns over LGBTI+s' life safety in Ukraine: 'No to war'

“We closely witnessed the oppression against LGBTI+s in the regions in the grip of Russia, who is the builder and the operator of hostile policies towards LGBTI+s,” says the Kaos GL association amid Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

25 February 2022

'This is the last link in the chain of struggle for dominance between NATO, Russia'

HDP ON UKRAINE INVASION

'This is the last link in the chain of struggle for dominance between NATO, Russia'

The HDP Central Executive Board and İYİ Party Chair Meral Akşener have released statements about the recent developments in Ukraine.

25 February 2022

Russia-Ukraine war: How will it affect Turkey’s economy?

Russia-Ukraine war: How will it affect Turkey’s economy?

From agriculture to energy, from tourism to construction… Ukraine and Russia were two countries with the largest trade volume with Turkey.

25 February 2022 Hikmet Adal

'Turkey to continue to support Ukraine's territorial integrity'

'Turkey to continue to support Ukraine's territorial integrity'

President Erdoğan has once again called on Russia to end its incursion into Ukraine after a security summit.

24 February 2022

HDP's Günay says the government ‘must side with peace in Ukraine-Russia war'

HDP's Günay says the government ‘must side with peace in Ukraine-Russia war'

Peoples’ Democratic Party Spokesperson Ebru Günay has said, “The developments unfolding in Ukraine is the hegemonic war between NATO and Russia” and called for negotiations and dialogue.

24 February 2022

Turkey should remain committed to Montreux Convention, says CHP leader

UKRAINE INVASION

Turkey should remain committed to Montreux Convention, says CHP leader

Earlier, Kyiv asked Ankara to close the straits to Russia's naval ships, which would violate the convention.

24 February 2022

Turkish lira, stock market decline as Russia attacks Ukraine

Turkish lira, stock market decline as Russia attacks Ukraine

The lira dropped to 14.21 against the US dollar, the lowest level since December 21. Transactions were temporarily halted in the İstanbul stock market.

24 February 2022

Ukraine calls on Turkey to close the straits to Russia's ships

Ukraine calls on Turkey to close the straits to Russia's ships

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkey has also released a statement and recommended that the citizens currently in Ukraine should stay home or in a safe place. It has been stated that the ones who want to leave the country will be offered support.

24 February 2022

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